Bruce H. Levitt

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Bruce H. Levitt
Experienced, Aggressive and Caring Consumer Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense Attorney.
5.0 star rating
Knows his stuff
- a Chapter 7 client
5.0 star rating
Keeps you going in tough times
- a Chapter 13 client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 973-313-1200
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  • Levitt & Slafkes, PC
    76 South Orange Avenue
    Suite 305
    South Orange, NJ 07079
    Office: 973-313-1200
    Fax: 973-313-1240
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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During my nearly thirty year legal career, I have concentrated my practice in the areas of bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights, foreclosure defense, and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Knows his stuff”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Bruce clearly knows what he is doing. He has been practicing for a long time and it shows. I felt confident from Day 1 and was very happy with the... more
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5 star rating

“Keeps you going in tough times”

Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Bruce has been great about keeping me on track. He knows a lot and has given me the push I need to make it through this difficult process. You can... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Tanya Namkin Helfand

Bruce Levitt is one of the most knowledgeable and professional bankruptcy attorneys in the community. He is a true advocate for his clients. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tanya Helfand , Whippany (NJ), 19 days ago
Joseph Paul Middlebrooks Shapiro

Very skilled and experienced; I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Shapiro , Springfield (NJ), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Bruce H. Levitt was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1984 03/13/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Levitt & Slafkes, PC. 1995–present
Panel Bankruptcy Trustee at Office of the United States Trustee 1985–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
O. Max Gardner III Bankruptcy Boot Camp Bankruptcy Litigation Certificate of Completion 2008
Emory University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Service Above Self Award Rotary Club of South Orange New Jersey 2012

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2005–present
Supreme Court of NJ, District V-B Fee Arbitration Committee 2002–2005
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 4
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7 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Homeowner's Association Fees and Bankruptcy Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey) 2013
The Conflict Between the Bankruptcy Court and the Matrimonial Court: Real or Imagined New Jersey Bar Association publication
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Helping Clients Facing Mortgage Foreclosure New Jersey ICLE Seminar 2013
Homeowner's Association Fees and Bankruptcy 15th Annual Honorable William H. Gindin Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference 2013
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